02 Jun 2011

Local Students Named to Academic Lists

By readMedia

Rock Island Resident, Julie Eagle Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Spring 2011 Dean's List.  Worcester Polytechnic is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Rachael Wilkinson of Bettendorf, Iowa, has been named to Chatham University's Dean's List for the 2011 spring term. She graduated from Chatham on May 22 at the University's Commencement ceremony, held at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Oakland, Pa.

Eric J. Smith of Moline completed requirements for a degree from Wayland Baptist University's Altus, Okla. campus recently.  Smith earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Occupational Education from Wayland.

02 Jun 2011

Spring Gratuates!

By The Link Delivery Service

Local student graduates from Beloit College:

William A. Hawkinson, Davenport, son/Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hawkinson, Bachelor of Arts, Economics.

Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, graduated a record 875 students during commencement exercises on May 13 and 14 including:

Rachel K Karsten of Moline with a BA in Instrument Music K-12 Ed.

02 Jun 2011

Adler Theatre - Spring Pops Special Ticket Offer

By Jared Johnson
Don't Miss This Year's Spring Pops!
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra is once again bringing their performance season to a rock 'n' roll conclusion with this year's Spring Pops featuring Grammy-nominated performer Michael Cavanaugh, star of the Broadway hit Movin' Out, singing the music of Billy Joel and more.
Spring Pops will be featured at the Adler Theatre on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.  Save 50% off on tickets purchased today through June 3 at 11:00 p.m. Click on the orange "Find Tickets" box below and enter the special offer code PIANO.
Spring Pops: The Music of Billy Joel and More
Saturday, June 4; 7:30 pm
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John Prine with special guest Iris DeMent
Saturday, June 18; 8:00 pm
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Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Friday, July 29; 7:30 pm
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02 Jun 2011

Extensive Construction Project Reaches New Milestone

By Erin McConaughey

Hammond-Henry Hospital to hold open house for Long-Term Care Facility

Geneseo, IL - A milestone event will take place this week for Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo, IL. On June 5, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. an open house will be held to commemorate the end of construction on the 18,900 s.f. long-term care facility located at 600 N. College Avenue in Geneseo, IL. Press is invited to attend.

The 38-bed Long Term Care facility features 18 singles rooms and 10 double rooms, grooming salon, family gathering area, library, therapy room, whirlpool tub and resident storage area. The dining room and living area features a state-of-the-art video and audio system. This area also includes one bariatric and one special care resident room. The facility will be Medicare-certified for skilled care
services.

The Long-Term Care facility is the first completed phase of the larger 73,000 s.f. Designed to be Patient Kind addition/renovation project that is currently taking place at Hammond-Henry Hospital. The remainder of the Patient Kind project phases, which includes demolition and renovation of the existing hospital, will be completed by October 2012.

"Long term care is a service that our board studied and considered for a long time. It's a beautiful facility that's really overdue for our residents and patients. This project has been two years in the making. It is our goal to tie the facility together into a modern, user-friendly building which will meet the needs of our patients, visitors, and staff well into the future," stated Brad Solberg, CEO of
Hammond-Henry Hospital.

Hammond-Henry Hospital was established in 1901, utilizing approximately 82 acute and long-term beds and serves nearly 20,000 residents in the Geneseo, IL area. For more information on Hammond-Henry Hospital, please visit their website at www.hammondhenry.com.

Russell Construction, located in Davenport, IA, is serving as the Design/Builder and General Contractor on this new addition project. Shive-Hattery, located in Moline, IL will serve as the Architect. The Patient Kind Addition is the third project that Russell Construction has completed for Hammond-Henry Hospital since 2004. Previously, Russell constructed a 34,000 s.f. addition and renovation to their existing hospital in Geneseo, IL and a 3,500 s.f. medical office building in Colona, IL. For more information on Russell Construction, please visit their website at www.russellco.com.

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02 Jun 2011

City is Asking for Feedback on the 2010-2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

By Trisha Griffin

The City of Rock Island has completed a draft of its 2010-2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report reviews the 35th year of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in the City of Rock Island. The City is soliciting comments from the public regarding the CAPER. A copy of the report is available at the following locations:

  • The Community and Economic Development Department, Rock Island City Hall, 1528 - 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201.

  • The Martin Luther King Community Center: 630 Martin Luther King Drive, Rock Island, IL 61201.

  • The Rock Island Public Library 401 - 19thh Street, Rock Island, IL 61201.

  • The Rock Island City Website www.rigov.org - Look under "City Clicks."

Comments will be accepted for a 30-day period from May 31, 2011 through June 29, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

The City will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. to receive citizen comments regarding the CAPER. The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, in Council Chambers on the third floor. Persons in need of special accommodations for this public hearing should contact the Planning and Redevelopment Division at 732-2900.

All comments received on the CAPER will be included as part of the report to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on June 29, 2011.

02 Jun 2011

STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ON THE PASSAGE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION REFORM

By Andrew Mason

Months ago, the Governor called for a major overhaul of Illinois' broken workers compensation system. Reforms to this overwhelming burden on our businesses were crucial to maintain Illinois' economic competitiveness, which is why he made it one of his top legislative priorities this session. The Governor brought everyone to the table with a proposal to save our business over $500 million, while protecting injured workers. And today, after months of work, we have seen these reforms come to fruition.

The legislation approved by the General Assembly today will also achieve significant saving for the State of Illinois, as well as attacking fraud and abuse. We have fundamentally changed our system, allowing Illinois to become more competitive and a better place to do business.

We want to thank the members of the General Assembly - especially sponsors Rep. Bradley and Sen. Raoul - for their commitment to Illinois' businesses and workers. They have passed a package of true reforms that will have a profound effect on our state.  We also express our appreciation to Director McRaith for his tireless work on this reform.  This is a proud day for the State of Illinois, and, especially, for Illinois' business community and workers. The Governor looks forward to signing it into law.

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02 Jun 2011

Festival of Praise 2011

By Timm Dalman

Festival of Praise
Saturday September 3rd
LeClaire Park, Davenport

David Crowder Band
With special guest: Charlie Hall

Proceeds are going to improvements to Le Claire Park, our favorite Quad City venue!

Times and ticket information to be announced.

Event is sponsored by High Praise Unlimited.

More information available at: www.qcfestivalofpraise.com

02 Jun 2011

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action

By William Palmisano

SPRINGFIELD - May 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 3184

Allows county boards to determine fees (not to exceed $75) for each civil union or marriage license and provides for $5 from each fee to be remitted to the state's Domestic Violence Fund.

An Act Concerning: Government

Action: Signed                        

Effective Date: Immediately

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SPRINGFIELD - June 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: SB 754

Creates a craft brewer's liquor license specifically permitting craft brewers to self-distribute beer.

An Act Concerning: Liquor

Action: Signed                        

Effective Date: Immediately

02 Jun 2011

New Treatment for Foot Pain Now Available in Quad-Cities

By Dr. Kevin Smith, D.P.M.

New MLS Laser Treatment offers instant pain relief and promotes healing.

May 12, 2011 (Moline, IL) - Dr. Kevin Smith, D.P.M. has become the first podiatrist in the Quad-Cities to offer MLS laser therapy to his patients.  The FDA-approved treatment is quick, painless and offers quick instant relief of pain, swelling and inflammation without side effects.   The treatment has been used successfully to treat patients with heel pain, sprains and strains as well as relieving pain from arthritis of the foot, and helping to speed healing after foot surgery.

MLS Laser Therapy will compliment the broad array of treatments and therapies available at Dr. Smith's practice.  Dr. Smith calls the MLS system "the most promising treatment I have seen in years for relieving pain and promoting healing," said Dr. Smith, who purchased the device for his practice in April.  He added, "I was impressed not only by the results the MLS Laser produced, but also the broad range of problems it can treat."   MLS Laser Therapy has become a very popular pain relief option in the clinical practices where it is offered, with 90% of patients experiencing significant improvement of their symptoms in as few as one to two treatments.

Though lasers have been used by doctors for some 35 years, MLS Laser Therapy is a state-of-the-art breakthrough in restoring patient mobility. This innovative therapy works at a cellular level using a synchronized combination of laser emissions, simultaneously addressing swelling, pain and the loss of joint motion. The result is a significant leap forward and a huge departure from traditional treatments.

Dr. Smith explains, "Using the MLS Laser, the cells of the tendons, ligaments and muscles, even the skin repairs itself faster. As the inflammation is reduced, the pain subsides, helping the body achieve a speedy recovery."  Unlike some pharmacological solutions or invasive treatments, MLS Laser Therapy has no known negative side effects. Chronic conditions can be successfully controlled with one phase of 10 short treatments followed by an occasional maintenance treatment.

Treatments last 4 - 8 minutes each.   Benefit from these treatments generally last 48-72 hours.  A standard series of 6-7 treatments is recommended to achieve optimal, sometimes permanent results.  Because tissues can only absorb a limited amount of energy at a time, treatments must be separated by at least 15 hours.   "We're so pleased to be able to offer this remarkable treatment to our patients, especially those whose pain has been difficult to manage," said Dr. Smith.

02 Jun 2011

Farming and Ranching for Another Generation

By Elisha Smith

By Traci Bruckner, tracib@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs

Beginning farmers and ranchers face significant challenges, including access to land and capital (thanks to rapidly increasing land values and cash rents). They also face barriers in accessing federal programs designed to assist them with getting started.

Despite these hurdles, there is no shortage of people who desire to farm or ranch. While there are challenges, there are also great opportunities -  the local food movement, alternative livestock production, and the growth in organics, to name a few.

If we want to encourage a new generation to pursue a career in agriculture, we must have a national strategy and commitment to design public policy that addresses the unique needs of beginning farmers and ranchers.

Beginning with the 1990 farm bill, Congress created programs for beginning farmers and ranchers, particularly in the area of farm credit. The 2008 farm bill went further by reworking existing provisions and crafting new initiatives and incentives.

In the 2012 farm bill, we will encourage Congress to expand and improve on this base, break down barriers to entry and give real support to ensure the effective start-up and success of new small and mid-scale producers across the country.

We will push for greater commitment to the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, which provides beginning farmer and rancher training, more flexible credit provisions, increased access to conservation assistance and crop insurance that is relevant to diversified operations. We will also look for opportunities to include tax incentives to encourage leasing or selling land to beginners.

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